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The Color of Magic

by Terry Pratchett

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestsellers in England, where they have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.

The Color of Magic is Terry Pratchett's maiden voyage through the now-legendary land of Discworld. This is where it all begins--with the tourist Twoflower and his wizard guide, Rincewind.

Review:

"Pratchett has now moved beyond the limits of humorous fantasy, and should be recognized as one of the more significant contemporary english language satirists." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"Unadulterated Fun. . . . Witty, Frequently Hilarious."(-- San Francisco Chronicle)

Synopsis:

On a world supported on the back of a giant turtle (sex unknown), a gleeful, explosive, wickedly eccentric expedition sets out. There's an avaricious but inept wizard, a naive tourist whose luggage moves on hundreds of dear little legs, dragons who only exist if you believe in them, and of course THE EDGE of the planet...
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About the Author

Terry Pratchett's novels have sold more than fifty-five million (give or take a few million) copies worldwide. He lives in England.
As many of you know, beloved house author Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Terry has become active in fundraising efforts to support Alzheimer's research. Click here to read a speech Terry made to the Alzheimer's Research Trust Conference in the UK earlier this year. If you are interested in making a tax-free donation to to the Alzheimer's Association click here.
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ragruger1022, October 17, 2008 (view all comments by ragruger1022)
Here are your keys to the book that started it all. Here is sci-fi fantasy meeting satire heads up. It does not really matter where you take up the Disc World stories at, but why not at the beginning? Enjoy!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780061020711
Author:
Pratchett, Terry
Publisher:
HarperTorch
Author:
Gollancz, Victor
Author:
by Terry Pratchett and Victor Gollancz
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - Series
Subject:
Discworld (Imaginary place)
Subject:
Discworld
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Satire
Subject:
Humorous fiction
Copyright:
2000
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Discworld Novels
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
March 2000
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
6.72x4.20x.63 in. .26 lbs.
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